Grant My Wish

CHAPTER 9 : DINNER

"Alexandra's POV"

"Alex.."

Alex?

I looked at the Duke with a confused gaze but he just nodded his head to point somewhere. Oh. We're already in the dining Room. I didn't realize it at all. I just kept on walking and walking using those little legs still with the Duke's cloth in my hand. It's a good thing I didn't trip and make an embarrassment out of myself.

I tried to hide how happy I am because of how MANY DELICIOUS-LOOKING FOOD there are just before my very eyes

It made me realize that I was starving.

The maids and butlers brought food one after another. There were also a lot of desserts new to my eyes but appetizing

enough.It's so sad my taste buds are still the same as ever. I prefer spicy foods because I can't hold out when it comes to anything.

sweet very much, One of the Vuttlers pulled the chair for me, and I then sat with the Duke and his family. All the maids and butlers then left us alone after they'd brought all the food over.

We all ate in silence, and I didn't have any problem eating, even with all the cutlery prepared in front of me. It would've been strange in the human world because, normally, a spoon and fork would already do in every meal. It's getting hard pretending that I don't feel someone giving me a death stare since earlier.

I raised my head and pretended that I was looking for my glass of water even though it was just in front of me.

Our eyebrows both raised when we met eye-to-eye.

If you're wondering who it was, it's basically the kid who did the same thing earlier in the front yard?

Yes, that little brother of Arabella, Kyle.

Axel Kyle Zoldyck M. Frostier. That's his full name.

I have a great memory because I always try to memorize the most important parts that'll likely show up in the quiz or exam.

It was a pretty good skill, but also a headache because the others will just keep on bothering me if I don't give them the answer.

If only the test scores were a secret only to the teacher and the student... never mind

.

He was really the best-looking kid I've ever seen if compared to others around his age. If I looked like that in my past life

When I was a kid, I'd probably be a model for some well-known brand. I'm not really confident about my guess why this kid got some problems with me, but I think it was because he was really into Arabella. I remember Vivian saying that they were together most of the time playing, as they're just 2 years apart. He's 8 years old right now, while Arabella's 10.

He must have really cared about his older sister. Misses her so as well.

I really want to say THAT word I usually say...

"What are you looking at?" Kyle asked while he forked the steak at the same time with an annoyed look directed at me.

...But I figured THAT word didn't suit him as much.

Are you the fork, and I'm the steak, Kyle?

All the attention went to us. The Duchess's displeased face was directed at Kyle and scolded him. "Kyle,

your mouth, please. "

Kyle seemed vulnerable for a moment but immediately changed to a blank face in an instant.

Well, you could still see that he was a little bit displeased by the way he gripped his fork ever so tightly.

Oh, Kyle. I'm almost an adult now. Trying to pick a fight with me won't make your frustrations go away at all.

In fact, I think it'll just do the opposite 'cause the word 'competitive' is in my blood.

After I ate the last carrot on my plate, I put the fork down and drank a bit of water afterward.

Now...

"It's because you're beautiful. " Kyle's attention turned back to me once again.

"The reason why I looked at you is because... you're the prettiest and charming kid I've ever seen in my entire life."

My eyebrows rose up, and my head tilted because it seemed like time suddenly stopped.

Knoxx's POV

Knoxx Filmeo Evans Valeria Frostier is my name. I am a Master Swordsman Aura User, and also a knight who swore allegiance to the Royal

Family. Soon, however, I will inherit the Duchy from my Father, Duke Jerarld. I am already of age for the Duchy to be mine. But I

asked my father a favor to continue looking after the Duchy for 2 years. I personally think that there are still things I must do first. That I'm still lacking in some areas, so I'm going to train and study some more.

My father's still healthy, and so as my Mom. So there's no problem at all. But lately, my comrades, who are my fellow knights

keeps on bugging me. They say that I'm not getting any younger, and I should find a prospective lady already. Get engaged

to a notable lady, and they even uttered that sickly 'happily ever after' phrase in front of my face.

It seems they're looking for death, you see.

I still want to achieve and earn more experience. I have the property Mom has left me to manage. So far, so good, I did encounter some problems, but I did my best and got through them. I don't have time for any unnecessary things especially since my little sister got sick.

However, right now, with the body of my sister, and the soul of another. This bold child, totally different from my sister, keeps

on saying and doing nonsensical stuff.

"It's because you're beautiful. "

"The reason why I was staring at you...is because you're beautiful. You're the prettiest and most charming out of

all the kids I have ever seen in my life." Kyle's eyes went wide and were out for a moment. He then continued on eating as if he didn't hear anything.

Aren't you a child too, though?

She's the most confident kid I've ever met at that age.

Too...confident. Too...lively. Just too...yeah.

Kyle pretended as if he wasn't affected.

Not that it would work on me though. His side hair is really long and styled up to his chin.

His ears are practically covered if you see it up front, but in my position, I can say that he was really and clearly embarrassed. His ears were that of a tomato. No, more like an apple.

He made himself slip without even noticing it.

It was a good thing I wasn't drinking any kind of liquid or else I'd be like Kent and Kevin struggling to keep their lives intact as they were drinking by the time the bold little thing said that. Father and Mother were also shocked by what she said and composed themselves afterward.

Father isn't usually someone who shows his emotions in his face, but lately, ever since the bold thing arrived.

He's acting differently than usual. He has always had that cold, emotionless face ever since I was a kid. He only lets out

what he's feeling mostly to Mother and Arabella. After all, we also have different responsibilities assigned to us. I

understand why he was like that. He was both soft and strict at the same time.

Because to others, he's really different. Totally.

I'm still going to keep keeping an eye on this child. I know that this child here with us in the dining room is someone helping my sick sister at some point. Still, I am going to be the Duke soon. It wouldn't hurt to be cautious. I won't let myself get swayed by her even if she looks like Arabella in my eyes.

Who knows if some other soul who is supposed to help my sister gets swapped for another instead?

I just can't accept you into the Dukedom. Not until I proved my doubts wrong. But for now, I'm going to lie low and find out if

You're really the person you're meant to be and don't mean any harm.

After I'm done with my plate, I then reach for my glass of water but I then cough multiple times afterward.

I was taken aback when the kid said, "You all are really beautiful. Beauty family."

I think this kid's really up to something.

Alexandra's POV

"Thank you for the compliment, Alexandra." My eyes went to Duchess Eve.

The Duchess really is beautiful. with long silky blonde hair, and dark to light gold eyes. No lies, even their children all look beautiful and charming. I'm really just curious why they inherited all of the Duke's genes more than the Duchess's. I'll ask Vivian about that later.

On the other hand, Duchess Eve must've been really worried because she looks tired and weak right now. It's probably because of Arabella's disappearance but she's just saving face as the Duchess of the Frostier Duchy.

It was a fact that I didn't come here to be part of their family. But I hope that I can at least do something for them that might ease their worries, or help them in another way. For me, something like a partner kind of relationship is already more than enough for me.

Just like if it's raining heavily, I want to be their umbrella. I think an umbrella is way better than a place you can find shelter in.

No matter where and when, I'll be there for them to shield them from the heavy rain.

I smiled back at the Duchess and asked for permission to leave with the excuse that I was already sleepy. I bid them goodnight.

and my farewells as Vivian showed up out of nowhere just as I stepped out of the dining room. I looked at Vivian, who would accompany me from now on. It would be a lie to say that I didn't get anxious at all. I was actually. The whole day.

I reached for Vivian's left hand and held it tightly. She was taken aback for a moment but smiled warmly in return afterward. She also